Welcome to the Department of Surgery
Excellence
Demographics in healthcare and other areas are changing. These include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity/orientation, immigration status, disability, income/socioeconomic status and literacy. These demographic changes present opportunities for positive transformation. The Department of Surgery is fully committed to the principle of excellence as a foundational pillar that fosters a truly inclusive environment and rewards positive engagement for our employees, trainees, and the world around us.
Patient Care
Patients who come to VCU Health for surgery gain access to some of the most skilled surgeons and ground-breaking procedures in the world.
Education
The faculty and staff at VCU Surgery are committed to providing the highest quality of education and training for the future medical leaders of our country.
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Latest News
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A research team is exploring the clinical impact of HRV biofeedback, which could be a low-cost, noninvasive treatment for stress, concussions, burnout and other conditions.
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Newtown made Tracey Gendron’s book a communitywide read, and her recent visit highlighted the myths and realities of age bias.
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Led by VCU School of Pharmacy students and VCU Police, the program highlights proper disposal of medications as well as drug education and safety.
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Student interest group UV&Me at VCU has teamed up with Richmond public schools to dispel myths and provide information about sun safety.
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Richard E. Chipkin, who earned a Ph.D. from the School of Medicine, recently spoke on campus about his career, including his role in the development of a drug that appears to ease Tourette’s symptoms with fewer side effects than traditional treatments.
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More than a decade after losing her mom to cancer, Katie Buck reflects on how the experience has helped her find her professional identity and connect with patients.
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With museum visits guiding her since youth, Anne Elise Giroir wants art and access to remain a matching set.
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In developing Nerve Tape, VCU Health surgeon-researcher Jonathan Isaacs created a simple, suture-free solution for repairing severed nerves.